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The Push to Grow More Trees in Underserved Neighborhoods

Clip: 11/13/2021 | 8m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

A plan to plant more trees in underserved areas.

Aired 11/13/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices

The Push to Grow More Trees in Underserved Neighborhoods

Clip: 11/13/2021 | 8m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

A plan to plant more trees in underserved areas.

Chicago is set to invest $46 million in tree planting over the next five years. Trees can help improve air quality, reduce flooding, and offer several other health and social benefits. But the distribution of trees throughout Chicago is far from equal.

Aired 11/13/2021 | Rating NR

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Chicago Dancer One of Dozens Receiving Historic Grant

Chicago Dancer One of Dozens Receiving Historic Grant

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A Chicago "popper" shares the dance moves he's been doing for decades. (2m 16s)

New Movie ‘Passing’ Shines Light on Historical Struggle

New Movie ‘Passing’ Shines Light on Historical Struggle

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A new movie shining light on the history of “Racial Passing.” (6m 58s)

‘Party Aunt’ Tours Chatham with Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas

‘Party Aunt’ Tours Chatham with Shermann ‘Dilla’ Thomas

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The local creator of a hit Netflix series and a local historian take us to the South Side. (4m 8s)

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